Young Adult Authors

young adult author Lauren Tarshis

Tami Charles is a New York Times bestselling author and writer of numerous books for children and young adults. She joins Heidi and John on the Friday…

In 1998, author Sharon G Flake wrote the novel The Skin I’m In. Aimed at young adults, it told the story of 13 year-old Maleeka Madison: tall, skinny, and…

The world seems pretty dark right now. Pandemic. Elections. Social Media and politics dividing communities and families.It's at times like these where we…

Centuries after Cinderella meets Prince Charming, girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this dark and imaginative retelling of the classic fairytale.…

Alison McGhee's latest book for readers 14+ is sparse, lovely and memorable. Main character Will is a walker. He walks to deal with the troubles of life.

“Hood, known primarily for her adult novels, offers up a coming-of-age story steeped in nostalgia, humor, and heart. There’s obvious appeal for Beatles…

The novel Tradition goes into the privileged world of a private boarding school where only a few have power. It's told from the perspective of Jules and…

Veera Hirnanandani joined us to talk about her novel "The Night Diary".

This is the story of Ginny Moon - a new Young Adult Novel by Benjamin Ludwig. Maybe this would be a great choice for you in our What We're Reading Summer…